navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #21 » In Honor of Parents
Open Poetry #21
Post A Reply Post New Topic In Honor of Parents Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-06-11 09:23 AM



In Honor of Parents

No one is gone forever
There is a place that they reside
Sometimes in the sunlight
Oft’times in shadows abide

No one is gone forever
A reminder that all must pass
But in one’s memory live on,
Loving times of their past

No one is gone forever
Their gifts, sweet treasured memories
No way their love to sever
For I hold them fast to me.

© Copyright 2002 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
1 posted 2002-06-11 10:02 AM


Ah Karilea,
This write brought a big ole lump
to my throat this morning.
My parent have both passed over...
But I continue to hold them both very close to my heart.
Beautiful words so eloquently expressed
~Hugs~

Greeneyes
Deputy Moderator 50 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind
2 posted 2002-06-11 10:04 AM


Karilea~

Very loving and precious honor to parents....very touching.....hugsssss
Lauren~


I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (06-11-2002 10:05 AM).]

catalinamoon
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
3 posted 2002-06-11 10:11 AM


Oh, thanks. I love this. I have had to say goodbye to both my grandparents and my Dad in recent years.
Still have my Mom though, and I am appreciating her more!
Sandra

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631
West Coast
4 posted 2002-06-11 10:27 AM


ms shine, well penned
and a lovely tribute
I enjoy your sensitive lady

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
5 posted 2002-06-11 10:30 AM


Sunshine,
How bright you shine. Eloquent would be the word.

Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
6 posted 2002-06-11 10:43 AM


Karilea

Thanks for the thoughts you have give me today!  

Larry C
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286
United States
7 posted 2002-06-11 12:05 PM


Karilea,
I still have both my parents for which I am so grateful. But getting a little practice. Such a wonderful poem full of promise. Thanks.

TwoHeartsOnePen
Member
since 2002-06-07
Posts 60
state of determination
8 posted 2002-06-11 01:17 PM


yes, no one is ever gone

this poem spoke to me

Distance is the prison for our bodies, but no prison could weaken our passion.

Interloper
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369
Deep in the heart
9 posted 2002-06-11 01:36 PM


your truth rings clearly
no one is gone forever
we shall meet again

suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
10 posted 2002-06-11 03:53 PM


How very beautiful... A much welcome tonic for the "dreads" I've been wallowing in lately. *S*
Nicole
Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835
Florida
11 posted 2002-06-11 03:56 PM


I still have both of my parents alive, but across the country from me - and I must share this with them to let them know that they are thought of, always.     Very lovely, Karilea - as usual!
Sven
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA
12 posted 2002-06-11 04:05 PM


no one is ever gone. . .

yes. . . never. . .

you know that I loved this one my friend. . . well done. . .

----------------------------------------------------------

To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

cpalmer
Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977
Phoenix, Az
13 posted 2002-06-11 06:26 PM


Sunshine,
The memories are what keep us going I think   This is a beautiful tribute to parents...I still have mine but I believe I will be able to look back on this someday and remember that they are never really gone.
Thanks for sharing this with us
hugs
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

Suetang
Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia
14 posted 2002-06-11 07:42 PM


Hello Karilea

Your words gave me a sense of peace and reassurance and I thank you for that.

Take care......Sue

Suetang

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296
Michigan
15 posted 2002-06-11 08:15 PM


No one is gone forever
Their gifts, sweet treasured memories
No way their love to sever
For I hold them fast to me.

You speak volumes with this piece, Karilea.
Right now, I am about halfway between the anniversaries of the deaths of my first husband and my son....and on June 20, it will be exactly 37 years since my marriage to my first husband...
these days are heavy with memories for me, and your poem brought so many of them home.

Of course there are good memories too!  Tomorrow is the 2 yr anniversary of the day that David and I first met.

Thanks for sharing your lovely poem and your sunshine with us.

~ sunshiny hugs



Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (06-11-2002 08:16 PM).]

Magnus
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA
16 posted 2002-06-11 08:20 PM


I know these feelings...I think and feel
many of your own thoughts of my parents
as well.....They have both given me many
wonderful memories which are far more than
any of the past memories that were dark or
sad....

Beautifully written words of truth and love.

mycafe
Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584

17 posted 2002-06-11 09:07 PM


"No one is gone forever..." just how heartfelt and true this is.


Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
18 posted 2002-06-12 04:16 PM



Your hearts are showing...
thank you all for reading...

Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
19 posted 2002-06-17 01:11 AM




(smiles) Oh Karilea, this is wonderful, sweet friend, yes, parents are so wonderful to have in society today, for, unless of course they are abusive, they will always satisfy a childs needs and it is them who makes child grow and fulfill their dreams and help them find something to believe in! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #21 » In Honor of Parents

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary